ARMY | DRB | CY2005 | 20050006652
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY Army Discharge Review Board 1901 South Bell Street Arlington, VA 22202-4508 23 December 2005 Office of the President After careful review of your application, military records and all other available evidence, the Army Discharge Review Board determined that you were properly and equitably discharged. Applicant's issue(s) of propriety and/or equity: ( X ) Same as those listed on DD Form 293 and Part IV, Section A of this case report and directive. Minority views:...
ARMY | DRB | CY2005 | 20050006653
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY Army Discharge Review Board 1901 South Bell Street Arlington, VA 22202-4508 16 December 2005 Office of the President After careful review of your application, military records and all other available evidence, the Army Discharge Review Board determined that you were properly and equitably discharged. Applicant's issue(s) of propriety and/or equity: ( X ) Same as those listed on DD Form 293 and Part IV, Section A of this case report and directive. Minority views:...
ARMY | DRB | CY2005 | 20050006667
Applicant's issue(s) of propriety and/or equity: ( X ) Same as those listed on DD Form 293 and Part IV, Section A of this case report and directive. Change characterization to Honorable. Minority views: NONE PART VII - BOARD ACTION SECTION B - Verification and Authentication Case report reviewed and verified Ms. McKim-Spilker Case Reviewing Official PART VIII - DIRECTIVE/CERTIFICATION SECTION A - DIRECTIVE TO: ARBA Support Division-St Louis Date: 23 December 2005 The Army Discharge Review...
ARMY | DRB | CY2005 | 20050006691
The applicant requests, in effect, that he be provided orders showing he went to the Gulf War in 1991, orders showing his unit received the Presidential Unit Citation and that he be advised how many campaign stars he is entitled to for his service in Southwest Asia. The applicant's military personnel records jacket (MPRJ) was not available to the Board to determine if orders for his deployment and redeployment to the Persian Gulf were available. A review of the applicant's official...
ARMY | DRB | CY2005 | 20050006755
Army Regulation 635-40, paragraph 4-3 states an enlisted Soldier may not be referred for, or continue, physical disability processing when action has been started under any regulatory provision which authorizes a characterization of service of under other than honorable conditions. When the medical treatment facility (MTF) commander or attending medical officer determines a Soldier being processed for administrative separation (to include separation under chapter 14) does not meet the...
ARMY | DRB | CY2005 | 20050006789
The applicant states new evidence obtained from the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC) shows he was reported AWOL as of 11 January 1972. The applicant provides a National Archives Form 13152 (Reply to Request for Organizational Records (Non-Medical) and a DA Form 1 (Morning Report) from the U. S. Army Overseas Replacement Center, Fort Dix, New Jersey, U. S. Army Overseas Replacement Station, Replacement Enlisted Detachment, dated 13 January 1972. The 13 January 1972 morning report...
ARMY | DRB | CY2005 | 20050006842
The applicant requests, in effect, that his records should be corrected to show his entitlement to the Army Service Ribbon (ASR), Honorable Service Commemorative Medal, Army National Guard (ARNG) and United States Army Reserve (USAR) Commemorative Medal, and United States Armed Forces Retired Service Commendation Medal. The applicant’s Personnel Qualification Record (DA Form 2-1), which he last reviewed on 3 March 1988, shows he earned the following awards during his military service: Air...
ARMY | DRB | CY2005 | 20050006911
Department of the Army (DA) Pamphlet 672-3, Unit Citation and Campaign Participation Credit Register, dated 29 January 1988, which lists unit awards received by units serving in Vietnam, shows the 65th Engineer Battalion (less Company D) was awarded the, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross, with Palm, Unit Citation, for the period January 1966 to August 1968, by Department of the Army (DAGO) Number 48, dated 1971, and the Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal, First Class,...
ARMY | DRB | CY2005 | 20050006939
On 5 July 1984, the applicant was released from training at the US Army Element, School of Music, as a Saxophone Player, and was reassigned to the US Army Infantry Training Center, Fort Benning, Georgia, for training as a light weapons infantryman, in the MOS 11B. The regulation shows that the separation code “JKM”, as shown on the applicant’s DD Form 214, specifies the narrative reason for discharge as, “Misconduct-Pattern of Misconduct,” and that the authority for discharge under this...
ARMY | DRB | CY2005 | 20050007000
The applicant requests, in effect, that his record of service shown on his DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, be corrected. The evidence shows the applicant enlisted in the Regular Army for 2 years, and entered active duty on 16 January 2001, as opposed to the date now shown in Item 12a, of his DD Form 214, 20 January 2001. Item 12c was completed in error based on the incorrect date of the applicant's entry on active duty (20 January 2001) that was entered...
ARMY | DRB | CY2005 | 20050007004
However, until 29 April 2005, at which time he contacted the G-1, 88th Regional Support Command (RSC) and was informed that he had been in a state of limbo since he since 22 September 2002, when an order was submitted to revoke his transfer to the Retired Reserve. As a result, through no fault of his own, he lost the period of service from 8 July 2002 through 1 May 2005, when he was able to get the answer from G-1 at the 88th RSC, which was that he had no status and that is why he was not...
ARMY | DRB | CY2005 | 20050007037
Remarks: NONE SECTION B - Prior Service Data NONE Other discharge(s): Service From To Type Discharge PART IV - PREHEARING REVIEW SECTION A-ANALYST’S ASSESSMENT l. Facts and Circumstances: a. Minority views: NONE PART VII - BOARD ACTION SECTION B - Verification and Authentication Case report reviewed and verified Ms. McKim-Spilker Case Reviewing Official PART VIII - DIRECTIVE/CERTIFICATION SECTION A - DIRECTIVE TO: ARBA Support Division-St Louis Date: 23 December 2005 The Army Discharge...
ARMY | DRB | CY2005 | 20050007049
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY Army Discharge Review Board 1901 South Bell Street Arlington, VA 22202-4508 23 December 2005 Office of the President After careful review of your application, military records and all other available evidence, the Army Discharge Review Board determined that you were properly and equitably discharged. His DD Form 214 indicates that he was discharged under the provisions of Chapter 14, AR 635-200 by reason of commission of a serious offense, with a characterization of...
ARMY | DRB | CY2005 | 20050007154
The applicant requests, in effect, to have his WD AGO Form 53-55, Enlisted Record and Report of Separation – Honorable Discharge, corrected. The applicant's WD AGO Form 100 shows the applicant served in an Infantry MOS for 2 years and 6 months. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting the entry "DEML" from Item 4, of the applicant's WD AGO Form 53-55, and entering "Infantry" in its place; b....
ARMY | DRB | CY2005 | 20050007162
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 22 August 1975, the separation authority approved the applicant’s request for discharge, directed that he be reduced to the lowest enlistment grade, and that he be discharged for the good of service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 10 with an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. Chapter 10 of that regulation provides, in pertinent part that a member who has committed an offense or offenses for which the...
ARMY | DRB | CY2005 | 20050007169
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 2 February 2006 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20050007169 I certify that hereinafter is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in the case of the above-named individual. In his original application (Docket Number AC9412971, which was administratively closed by letter dated 20 February 1996) due to his records being unavailable), he additionally requested "restitution of pay between E3...
ARMY | DRB | CY2005 | 20050007222
The applicant states, in effect, that his DD Form 214 shows neither his foreign service in Vietnam nor the Purple Heart he was awarded while he was in service. A review of the documents in the applicant's service personnel records failed to show that he was ever awarded the Purple Heart. The evidence of record shows that the applicant's daughter submitted a request through her MOC, on 3 July 2002, to, "get my father's Purple Heart Medal back."
ARMY | DRB | CY2005 | 20050007240
The applicant's DD Form 214 shows entitlement to the Vietnam Service Medal; however, it does not show the bronze service stars to which the applicant is entitled for campaign participation. DA Pamphlet 672-3, Unit Citation and Campaign Participation Credit Register, dated 29 January 1988, which lists unit awards received by units serving in Vietnam, shows the unit the applicant was assigned to was awarded the Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal, First Class, Unit Citation, for the...
ARMY | DRB | CY2005 | 20050007271
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant provides the following documents in support of her application: Self-Authored Statement; Application for Appointment (DA Form 61); Removal from United States Army Reserve (USAR) WOCP Memorandum, dated 11 May 2000; and Addendum to DA Form 61. The applicant completed an application for appointment to warrant officer on 24 July 1997.
ARMY | DRB | CY2005 | 20050007281
The evidence show the applicant reenlisted for his present duty assignment for 6 years on 23 March 1972. Item 18(a), of the applicant's DD Form 214, with an effective date of 19 March 1976, shows the applicant had completed 2 years, 11 months, and 27 days net active service on the date of this discharge. This same DD Form 214 incorrectly shows, in Item 22a(3) that the applicant had 2 years, 6 months and 23 days total service for the period covered by the DD Form 214.
ARMY | DRB | CY2005 | 20050007288
Counsel states the applicant's family has forgiven him for his conduct. Title 10, U. S. Code, section 1408 (Payment of retired or retainer pay in compliance with court orders), subsection 1408(h) (Benefits for dependents who are victims of abuse by members losing right to retired pay), states: (1) If, in the case of a member or former member of the armed forces referred to in paragraph (2)(A), a court order provides (in the manner applicable to a division of property) for the payment of an...
ARMY | DRB | CY2005 | 20050007347
Robert W. Soniak | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant provides a letter from her to an unknown addressee dated 20 June 2001; a fax cover letter dated 24 February 2005; the divorce decree and separation and property settlement agreement; and a 15 June 2005 letter from her attorney. Public Law 99-661, dated 14 November 1986, permitted divorce courts to order SBP coverage (without the member’s...
ARMY | DRB | CY2005 | 20050007413
This regulation states that a soldier may wear the unit award permanently if the individual was assigned to, and present for duty with the unit any time during the period cited; or was attached by competent orders to, and present for duty with the unit during the entire period, or for at least thirty consecutive days of the period cited. The applicant's DD Form 214 shows he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal, with three bronze service stars; however, the applicant served in four...
ARMY | DRB | CY2005 | 20050007453
Remarks: NONE SECTION B - Prior Service Data NONE Other discharge(s): Service From To Type Discharge PART IV - PREHEARING REVIEW SECTION A-ANALYST’S ASSESSMENT l. Facts and Circumstances: a. Minority views: NONE PART VII - BOARD ACTION SECTION B - Verification and Authentication Case report reviewed and verified Ms. McKim-Spilker Case Reviewing Official PART VIII - DIRECTIVE/CERTIFICATION SECTION A - DIRECTIVE TO: ARBA Support Division-St Louis Date: 23 December 2005 The Army Discharge...
ARMY | DRB | CY2005 | 20050007456
The applicant requests, in effect, that he be awarded the Purple Heart and that it be added to his DD Form 214, Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States. Once the Department of the Air Force has authorized the Korean War Service Medal, the applicant may apply to the Army Board for Correction of Military Records to have it added to his DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a....
ARMY | DRB | CY2005 | 20050007458
The applicant states, in effect, that his request is based on the fact he was a combat medic and received the Bronze Star Medal for heroism while serving as a combat medic. Based on the evidence, the specific criteria for award of the Combat Medical Badge, and the provisions of the applicable regulation, the applicant is therefore not eligible for award of the Combat Medical Badge and to have it added to his DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army...
ARMY | DRB | CY2005 | 20050007463
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 2 February 2006 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20050007463 I certify that hereinafter is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in the case of the above-named individual. Once the Department of the Air Force has authorized the Korean War Service Medal, the applicant may apply to the Army Board for Correction of Military Records to have it added to his DD Form 214. Dependent upon the...
ARMY | DRB | CY2005 | 20050007484
Item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of the applicant's DD Form 214, for his commissioned officer service, shows he was awarded: the National Defense Service Medal, the Bronze Star Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal. AR 672-5-1, in effect at the time of the applicant's separation from his enlisted service provides that the Good Conduct Medal is awarded to individuals who...
ARMY | DRB | CY2005 | 20050007499
DA Pamphlet 672-3, Unit Citation and Campaign Participation Credit Register, dated 29 January 1988, which lists unit awards received by units serving in Vietnam, shows the unit the applicant was assigned to was awarded the Meritorious Unit Commendation, for the period 1 August 1968 though 30 September 1969, by Department of the Army General Orders (DAGO) Number 51, dated 1971; the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross, with Palm, Unit Citation, for the period 1 May 1969 through 15 February...
ARMY | DRB | CY2005 | 20050007508
SECTION B - Prior Service Data Other discharge(s): Service From To Type Discharge RA 900712 950307 Honorable PART IV - PREHEARING REVIEW SECTION A-ANALYST’S ASSESSMENT l. Facts and Circumstances: a. Applicant's issue(s) of propriety and/or equity: ( X ) Same as those listed on DD Form 293 and Part IV, Section A of this case report and directive. Minority views: NONE PART VII - BOARD ACTION SECTION B - Verification and Authentication Case report reviewed and verified Ms. McKim-Spilker Case...
ARMY | DRB | CY2005 | 20050007550
Naomi Henderson | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests, in effect, that Item 18 (Remarks) of his 24 August 2002 separation document (DD Form 214) be corrected by deleting the entry “Disability Severance Pay -- $20163.60”. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending Item 18 of his 24 August 2002 DD Form 214 by...
ARMY | DRB | CY2005 | 20050007553
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY Army Discharge Review Board 1901 South Bell Street Arlington, VA 22202-4508 23 December 2005 Office of the President After careful review of your application, military records and all other available evidence, the Army Discharge Review Board determined that you were properly and equitably discharged. Applicant's issue(s) of propriety and/or equity: ( X ) Same as those listed on DD Form 293 and Part IV, Section A of this case report and directive. Minority views:...
ARMY | DRB | CY2005 | 20050007565
Item 33 (Appointments and Reductions), of the applicant's DA Form 20, shows he was promoted to PFC, with a date of rank of 9 July 1971, by Unit Orders 26, Company B, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Advanced Individual Training Brigade, Fort Polk, dated 1971. Item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized), of the applicant's DD Form 214, shows he was awarded: the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, the Republic of Vietnam...
ARMY | DRB | CY2005 | 20050007590
Counsel requests that the applicant's records be corrected to show that (1) he did not fraudulently request and obtain unauthorized military pay and benefits; (2) he did not improperly receive medical care at government expense; (3) he did not fail to provide evidence that his injury was aggravated while in a duty status; (4) he did not erroneously receive incapacitation pay; (5) the Army National Guard (ARNG) properly reimbursed him and his private insurer for out-of-pocket medical expenses...
ARMY | DRB | CY2005 | 20050007607
Military Personnel (MILPER) message 04-353 states Soldiers in an Active Guard Reserve (AGR) status can reenlist anytime during their contract period. The 26 January 2005 message the applicant referred to was not available; however, he contended MILPER message 04-353 stated Soldiers in an AGR status can reenlist anytime during their contract period and that there is no window. The applicant had over 17 years of total military service at the time of his 8 June 2004 reenlistment.
ARMY | DRB | CY2005 | 20050007628
Robert W. Soniak | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The FSM continued to pay SBP premiums for almost 24 years after the divorce, and the available evidence shows he never remarried. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. showing the FSM made a written request on 1 October 1983 to change his SBP coverage to former spouse...
ARMY | DRB | CY2005 | 20050007638
In two applications, the applicant requests, in effect, award of the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM), Army Good Conduct Medal (ARCOM), and Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). The applicant's Military Personnel Records Jacket (MPRJ) contains no orders, or other documents indication that the applicant was ever recommended for, or awarded the ARCOM or CIB by proper authority. Service in combat alone does not qualify an individual for the CIB.
ARMY | DRB | CY2005 | 20050007649
Counsel stated that one of the charges was the applicant wrongfully used cocaine. On 6 March 2000, the applicant was discharged, in pay grade E-1, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the good of the service with a discharge UOTHC. The preponderance of the evidence of record shows the applicant's urinalysis test was command directed as a result of some evidence of alcohol overindulgence and presumably to determine the applicant's fitness for duty.
ARMY | DRB | CY2005 | 20050007655
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY Army Discharge Review Board 1901 South Bell Street Arlington, VA 22202-4508 23 December 2005 Office of the President After careful review of your application, military records and all other available evidence, the Army Discharge Review Board determined that you were properly and equitably discharged. Applicant's issue(s) of propriety and/or equity: ( X ) Same as those listed on DD Form 293 and Part IV, Section A of this case report and directive. Minority views:...
ARMY | DRB | CY2005 | 20050007670
The applicant requests, in effect, restoration of his rank of specialist (SPC); that his Army National Guard (ARNG) Separation Document (NGB Form 22) be corrected to include the Army Good Conduct Medal and Army Achievement Medal and to reflect his correct military education. The evidence of record shows that the separation document issued to the applicant by the FLARNG properly reflects his rank as SPC, and it was also corrected to reflect the authority and reason for separation recommended...
ARMY | DRB | CY2005 | 20050007716
On 31 March 2005, after reporting to Fort Jackson, the applicant contacted an HRC-St. Louis promotion representative requesting that he be considered for promotion by a SSB because he had been omitted from consideration by the mandatory RCSB and because he had been selected for promotion to MAJ/0-4 by a position vacancy board. The promotion official that provided the advisory opinion indicated that the applicant failed to notify that office of his transfer to the IRR in October 2002 and he...
ARMY | DRB | CY2005 | 20050007894
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY Army Discharge Review Board 1901 South Bell Street Arlington, VA 22202-4508 23 December 2005 Office of the President After careful review of your application, military records and all other available evidence, the Army Discharge Review Board determined that you were properly and equitably discharged. On 23 January 1997, the separation authority waived further rehabilitative efforts and directed that the applicant be discharged with a characterization of service...
ARMY | DRB | CY2005 | 20050007910
Applicant's issue(s) of propriety and/or equity: ( X ) Same as those listed on DD Form 293 and Part IV, Section A of this case report and directive. Minority views: NONE PART VII - BOARD ACTION SECTION B - Verification and Authentication Case report reviewed and verified Ms. McKim-Spilker Case Reviewing Official PART VIII - DIRECTIVE/CERTIFICATION SECTION A - DIRECTIVE TO: ARBA Support Division-St Louis Date: 9 December 2005 The Army Discharge Review Board, established under the provisions...
ARMY | DRB | CY2005 | 20050007927
The applicant’s military records show he was inducted into the Army of the United States on 17 October 1966. Department of the Army (DA) Pamphlet 672-3, Unit Citation and Campaign Participation Credit Register, dated 29 January 1988, which lists unit awards received by units serving in Vietnam, shows that the unit the applicant was assigned to, was awarded the Valorous Unit Award, for the period 1 through 31 October 1967, by Department of the Army General Order (DAGO) Number 37, dated 1970....
ARMY | DRB | CY2005 | 20050007949
As a result of this decision, section 503 of the National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2002 enacted Title 10, U. S. Code, section 1558 and amended Title 10, U. S. Code, section 628 to require members challenging unfavorable treatment by a selection board to apply to their Service Secretary for consideration by a special board or a special selection board. The evidence of record shows the applicant was selected for promotion to LTC by an SSB subsequent to his retirement. As a result,...
ARMY | DRB | CY2005 | 20050008011
The applicant requests award of the Combat Infantryman Badge for his service in Vietnam. Item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of the applicant's DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) does not show award of the Combat Infantryman Badge. There are no orders in the applicant’s service personnel records which show that he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge.
ARMY | DRB | CY2005 | 20050008013
The applicant requests, in effect, award of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). The applicant's Personnel Qualification Record (DA Form 2-1) shows that he served in the Republic of Korea from 5 May 1975 through 31 May 1976. Service in authorized combat area alone is not sufficient to support award of the CIB.
ARMY | DRB | CY2005 | 20050008027
The PH is not included in the list of authorized awards contained on the DD Form 214. Records show the applicant should have discovered the alleged error or injustice related to award of the PH now under consideration on 20 February 1954, the date of his separation from active duty. Therefore, the Board requests that the CMSD-St. Louis administratively correct the records of the individual concerned by showing his entitlement to the National Defense Service Medal; and by providing him a...
ARMY | DRB | CY2005 | 20050008061
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to show he received a medical discharge. The applicant has provided insufficient evidence to the Board that shows those injuries would have interfered with his ability to perform military duties. There is evidence to show he had already completed a baccalaureate degree when he signed up for the MGIB.
ARMY | DRB | CY2005 | 20050008090
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 26 January 2006 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20050008090 I certify that hereinafter is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in the case of the above-named individual. On 19 March 1998, the applicant was notified by the Deputy Chief of Staff for Personnel of the 81st Regional Support Command of the Administrative Separation Board results. There is no evidence in the available...